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Bribing Obama

How much money does it take to bribe Barack Obama? Just a little over $84 million judging from how he caved on public financing. That?s what Obama would get if he took public financing for his general election like he promised. But he figured he'd get more money by staying outside the system, so he's ditching it.

It's simple. When faced with a tough decision between money and principle, Obama took the money. The only change here is in Obama's pocket.

As a conservative opposed to campaign finance restrictions, I?m glad Obama is recognizing the virtues of a self-financed campaign. But, let?s call this what it is. A lie. Obama lied to all of his Democratic primary voters. He's also lying about his lie. He says he has to pass on public financing because crooked Republicans like John Mcain are '"fueled" by special interests. The non-partisan Annenberg Political Fact Check called Obama's charge a "lame claim." Not only is it lame, it's delusional. If anyone is fueled by special interests, it's Obama. MoveOn.org, Big Labor and the abortion lobby have already spent millions on Obama's behalf this election and have millions more in their war chests.

More infuriating is the fact Obama's still got two bills in the Senate to enact strict public financing laws, when he won?t take public financing himself! Tell me, how is Obama fit to sponsor election law he wouldn't support in his own campaign? The least he could do is take his name off the dang bills.

These sorts of lies and inconsistencies should concern the Obama fans. A particularly astute Obama Girl asked Obama in a recent town hall meeting "How do you keep yourself true to the things that you say? And if you are to become President, how are you going to follow through?"

Good question.

What do you think? Do you care that Obama lied?

—Amanda

P.S. If you could ask Barack Obama anything, what would it be? Glamour editor-in-chief Cindi Leive will ask the presidential candidate your questions when she sits down with him for a one-on-one. Click here to submit yours. The interview will appear in an upcoming issue of Glamour.